This font cartridge is one of my favorites - I love that it is shadowed and a little funky. It comes with some image art also, which is very fun!

How can you win?

1) Leave a comment below telling me if what you would like to learn about the Cricut (Click HERE to learn how to leave a comment.)
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Winner will be announced next Monday, October 24, 2011 and winners have two weeks to claim their prizes!

Now, onto our winner of the Trim the Tree cartridge: DORIS P.

Doris P, please email with your name, address and what you won to joyster110@gmail.com. You have until 10/31/11 to claim your prize!

Now, onto our Hello Kitty Christmas card:

This is a quick and easy card cut from the Cricut Hello Kitty Greetings cartridge. It is a shaped card - already to go on the cartridge. There is a whole feature key of shaped cards and they go together nice and quickly. See below:

I cut this card at 5", using the Card Feature Key and then cut the base and all the layers except shadow at 5". They laid on top of the card perfectly! I used glitter paper from DCWV.

And there you have it!

I am sorry this went up late. I got into this 1100 page Stephen King book called Under the Dome: A Novel and it's been impossible to tear myself away from it. I'm not into horror stories at all but King also has some suspenseful stories and this is one of them. Off to finish this masterpiece...

295 comments:

I love my cricut but at times I think we all could use some simple tips. I really need to learn how to multi cut... Someday I will figure it out. Thanks for sharing all you do. You have already taught me quite abit. Thanks for the chance to win this fun lettering cartridge. Pjritsema at gmail dot com

My main concerns aren't about the Cricut itself, but ways in which my daughter and I could craft together using the Cricut. She's always wanting to make something, and so far, all I've given her are letters and one-layer accents like hearts and stars. Surely there are other kid-friendly projects that she could do too? Thanks for any advice - your projects never disappoint!

Your Hello Kitty card is so adorable! I would love to learn how to cut other materials on my cricut. I tried felt and I just don't think I was using the right kind? Love your projects and tips!Shelly smedina24@att.net

hi i am really new to cricut so i would love to learn anything and everythinf please lol and i think your card is adorable i just love hello kitty and wow i can see why you love this cartridge its fabulous thankyou so much for the chance of winning your giveaway xx

Darling card, Joy!I agree with Barbara - tips on the Gypsy would be good. I have found it to be cumbersome and not very friendly. The only thing i use it for is to check out cuts and how they layout for cutting.

Is there anyway to be more efficient when cutting? The Cricut seems to give generous margins for some reason! That is the main reason i invested in a Gypsy, but it just doesn't seem worth the time and effort!

I would really love to learn how to use my cricut to cut vinyl for tee shirts. I would also need know what is the best vinyl and iron paper to use. Thank you so much for all you great tips and information. jenvassallo@yahoo.com

I have only had my cricut personal cutter since April and I fell in love so fast that I bought the Expression2 when debuted on HSN.I definitely would love to learn about the cricut. I feel like I do not have the time to really get in depth and I need a pro to show me what is important. Thanks for the chance to win the cartridge.Jennasafindtimetocreate.blogspot.com

I would really like to learn everything about the E2. I only use it with my Gypsy so I don't know any of the features. I haven't even used the cartridges that are loaded on the E2, just waiting for the cartridges to be available on the Gypsy. I need help!

Such a cute Hello Kitty card! I just got a E2 and am just figuring it out and getting used to it....so any fun tips on getting the best use out of it .... I would love more tips! Plus, I need "encouragement" on using vinyl...but YOU are the PRO on that one, so tips for that would be helpful!I have SO wanted Cherry Limeaide! Thanks for the chance to win!Teresa K happiqueen at aol dot com

This is soooo simple and yet SOOOOO Stinkin' CUTE! :o) I would like to learn whatever you would like to teach! If it's something I've done before I always like a refresher course! If it's something I didn't know.... then that's even better! :o)

Love your hello kitty :-) What I would like to learn about the cricut is how to guess sizes that you should make boxes and altered items. I always have a hard time guessing which size would be the best to use for these :-)

What would I like to learn about the Cricut.....hmmmmm....EVERYTHING! I have problems with the layers feature especially. I just don't seem to get it. Also, I would like to know about cutting fabric and how to know which settings to use to cut certain types of paper. There is a certain cardstock that seems only just to tear when I use the settings suggested. H-E-L-P-P-P-P!!!!! :D

I don't think I really know all the different ways to use my Cricut. I know it does alot more than what I do with it so I like seeing what you do. Then I try it. Cute card BTW. All little hints are appreciated :)

I always seem to learn something new on my Cricut so anything would be great. Also going back to basics sometimes is nice because sometimes a simple helpful feature is looked past here and there. Keep up thegood work.

Joy, what a cute card! It sounds terrible, but I have so many carts now that I sometimes forget what I have (like the HK cartridge)!

Here's an idea I had.....what about a list of seasonal cuts from all the cartridges? I know that there are resources out there if you wanted to search for, say, a stocking, but what if there was a spreadsheet with all the different Christmas items - cards included. It would be great to have a little picture of it, too. Yeah, a lot of work, I know! Maybe it could be a collaborative project?

I have the cricut Imagine and would love to know more of it's uses, I see these wonderful designs on different blogs but not really sure how to get the same effects. This cart would be perfect for the Banner i would like to make for my granddaughter.

I've had my Cricut two years at Christmas and am just learning how to use it, so there's lots I need to learn. I think my biggest hang-up is figuring out what all I can do with each cartridge. I know different buttons do different things but it isn't always obvious. This cartridges looks really cool and would be great to have. Thanks for all your tips!

Love the card!! It is adorable! I would enjoy re-learning anything about the multi functions of the Cricut and how to put space between images on the Imagine bc I would like to use different papers like I do on the Cricut mats. Also, the cheapest place to get a new I mat.jordanbev5@yahoo.com

Love the Hello Kitty card, I could see that as an invitation also. Love my Cricut, but I know there are things I do not know about. I learn alot from some fellow scrapbookers this past weekend, but I am sure there are things you can teach us, looking forward to the lessons.

I don't know if I have anything specific about the cricut itself but does the Gypsy count? I would love to see some more detailed instructions on welding. Not just a welded word but on making a box or something that has more shapes involved and welded on more than just one side.The Cherry Limeade cartridge in on my wishlist, would love to win it!Christifillhardfarm at ymail dot com

First of all, love the Hello Kitty. She is adorable. Second, I love all your ideas and tips. I have the Expression and am always on the lookout for new tips. If I ever get the E2, I am sure I will need lots of help. Finally, thanks for the chance to win the Cherry Limeade cartridge. I would love to have it for my cartridge collection.Megan H.mhcards at embarqmail dot com

I love the papers you used! They really make this card pop! I would love to learn what the mix and match feature is all about. I have rtied to watch a video on it before but I think I was more confused afterwards lol. Tarathecreativeprincess(at)hotmail(dot)com

I love the new cricut craft room. It gives you more freedom to play with the positioning of all sorts of items. Love getting your emails it gives me so many ideas plus reminds me to pull out the cartridge that I haven't used in a while. Thanks for sharing all your wonderful ideas.

Love the hello kitty card! One of the things about the Cricut that I would love to learn - in cutting out the layers for an image - I have a bunch of cartridges that I find myself staying away from because they have more then 2 layers. HELP!

Love the card I have 4 nieces who would love this card!! Will definately have to make them one. I love how you display with your flower frogs, my mom is and avid flower frog collected both wire and glass.....many... I will have to tell her to use some to display her cards!!! Hope I win! Good Luck to all!

Love the Hello Kitty Card, it's sooo cute! I have the Baby Bug, the Expression, the Imagine and the Gypsy: Could use tips on all of them. Really need help with the Imagine and layering. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with all of us, it is greatly appreciated!

Cute Hello Kitty! Great job as always! I would love to learn more about different fabrics, some vinyl tips and E2 tips. Thanks for a chance to win this awesome cart!Sherrie Khttp://sherriescraps.blogspot.com

Aside from cards, my favorite thing to make is mini albums. I could use tips on cutting chipboard on my Circut. Sometimes when I multi-cut, the edges get all jagged and if my mat isn't super sticky, the chipboard pops loose and my cut is ruined. I have been unemployed for 13 months now and have no budget for paper crafting supplies so I can't afford to waste anything. Help with this problem would be greatly appreciated as I want to make some minis for Christmas gifts this year. Thanks!

Joy I would LOVE to learn how to use the center point feature. I would like to cut my pictures, but am afraid to because I don't want to cut it wrong and ruin my picture. Love your site and thanks for all that you do!!

First, the more I see Hello Kitty the more I want this cart. I'll be on the lookout...Love the card.would like to lear center point. Its intimidating. Would hate to ruin a good photo.Dawn RIabosoffit@hotmail.com

Hi Joy!I always learn so much from you...THANKS! I think at this point, I enjoy when you explore carts I already have and show all the extras that are included in them that don't really show in the descriptions. Your creativity is so inspiring. Love the shaped card feature on the HK cart. Is that offerred on any other cart that you know of? TFS such a cute card.

There are so many things that i could learn im still a newbie with my cricut. I see so many things besides just papercrafting. Would love to learn more about cutting different materials. Thank you for giving us the chance to win and all of the help and inspiration you provide!

I have a cricut, don't use it much cause it still overwhelms me. Maybe go over the basics for newbies. Like the dials (speeds, size of cut). That would be awesome.Love the Christmas Hello Kitty, so cute!

I just got the new Expression 2 and would love to learn more about Center Point or cutting chipboard. Your Hello Kitty card is absolutely adorable! Thanks for the opportunity to win Cherry Limeade ... very cute font!

I have had my Cricut for about a year and a half and simply use the basics ...would love to learn any new techniques or tips in utilzing my machine to the fullest ....thanks for much for your ideas , tips and inspiration everyday!.

Love the card. I have trouble with the welding. When I flip the image so that it would fold correctly and weld - it cuts two individual pieces. I am about ready to pull my hair out with welding. I have so many ideasbut have to flip the image and there I sit - two images and no card. Help!

Joy I would love to learn alot more about my Imagine! I have not had my Imagine that long, so any tips would help! I need to win a new cartridge cause after purchasing the Imagine I won't be purchasing any cartridges soon!surfnfroggie

There are sooo many things that I need to learn about my cricut. I have never used the centering feature and that would be quite handy at times. Love the Hello Kitty card - how precious. buck2@casscomm.com

All the Hello Kitty cards I'm seeing lately is making me want that cartridge. My niece LOVES Hello Kitty! May need to put that on my wish list. And the Cherry Limeade cart is so adorable. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

Such a cute "Hello Kitty" card! TFS. I would love to learn how to get longer life from my cricut, cutting mats, blades, tools, etc. A lot of us make our own cards not just because we love doing it, but also because we don't want to pay $5-$7 per card in a store - so how can we make this obsession, er hobby, even more affordable?

I would love to try vinyl, but am too chicken right now! I'm afraid I'll have the settings wrong and ruin a piece! I'd also like to learn more about shaped cards made from a regular image - not just the card function. thanks!!

Love the Hello Kitty card. Thanks for reminding me that this is a real cute cartridge. Sometimes we need little reminders of what we already have but don't use very often. Like Cherry Limeaid. I don't know why I never picked this one up because it looks like it has some nice images on it. Thanks for a chance to win it!Ciao db:)

I love that FONT!! The thing that I think would be very helpful is more information on the gypsy. I never use mind. It makes me sad! So I would love to learn more about my Gypsy. Thanks for all your give aways. Terry G.

I would love more info on the Gypsy and more info about the buttons on the expression. I want to use my machine more. Thanks for all the help that you give us here on your blog. Thanks for the giveaways as well.

Cute kitty!I'm such a novice, especially love the tutorials that can be printed out, and would love to learn more about all the settings in a nutshell to make the most of the carts I have (e.g., welding).Anything cherry and all things lime -- two of my favorite flavors. How this would sparkle up my card making! Thank you for the chance to win.

I have a friend who has this cart. It's such a great, and fun, font. I second a lot of the posts in that as a new user, I would like to learn more about some of the settings/buttons such as paper saver (how does it work), center point (where do you find this helps most). Thanks for the chance to win and the wonderful tutorials you have already shared.

I often print sentiments on cardstock from the computer/printer. Is there a way to use my Cricut Expression to cut around the sentiment so that it is centered? The Hello Kitty Christmas card is soo... cute. Thanks for all the tips that you have posted they have helped me learn how to really get the most out of my cartridges! barbsargent@gmail.com

The Hello Kitty Card is so cute, I have read Under the Dome by Stephen King, it is a can't put it down book. But I like all of his books. I think I have a good understanding of all the function keys, I just like watching others use them on videos.

I have a lot to learn. I'm pretty new to the Cricut and have been playing with it but really dont know too much. I love to make cards with it but haven't quite figured out all the sizing...Thanks for the chance to win!Cindycrdhins@ymail.com

I have the smaller Cricut, and I would like to know more about if the smaller machine is OK to use when cutting vinyl and or fabric. I am intrigued by many of the projects on this site, but am nervous to try with my smaller machine.

I am such a beginner that just about anything would help me. I don't have a lot of cartridges and I just have the personal cutter so I can't go beyond the six inches. So if there is a way to do the 12 inch things in 6 inch sizes I guess that would be the biggest help to me. Hello Kitty is so cute dressed for Christmas!

Love the Cherry Limeade cart - funky and cute and right up my alley! I would love to learn and see examples of different shadowing/layering techniques with Cricut Expression. I need ideas so my images don't look so one-dimensional. Thanks!

Adorable card!!!All I have learned about the Cricut has been thru blogs and Youtube videos. So the more tutorials that are out there then it would help me a lot. I like getting all the layer cuts in one attempt using my Gypsy so if you have a tutorial on how is the best way to do that it would be great.

I would love to learn how to cut shapes from photos....center them and not worry that they will get ruined. Thanks for a chance to win this cart. I am going to try out a Hello Kitty card. I haven't used my cricut in awhile and this is a good reason! TFS

I am new to the Cricut and have so much to learn. I've been learning online. It's difficult to say what I still need to learn! I'd say, ways to simplify using the Cricut so newbies don't have to spend hours looking all over the internet to learn how to use it! Welding comes to mind specifically, using Design Studio which I just got. Thanks for all you do.

I just thought of what I would like to learn more of: when you show a card made with a certain cart, I would love to have you tell us how we can make similar images with other carts we might already own.

Hope you enjoyed the rest of your Stephen King book! I would like to learn more about the best ways to care for my cutting mats - washing them? adding adhesive? I've heard many theories. . .bhadder at mei dot net

I would like to learn more about cutting material other than paper. Actually, ANY tips are always helpful! I forget so much, so a refresher is always good for me! Thanks for all the time you put into this; I am learning so much from your blog!

I just learned how to use fit to lenght...So useful, so many features that are not used to potential. Needless to say I learn something new everyday. Love Cherry Limeade, my Walmart doesn't carry it anymore, I kick myself for not getting it sooner. Thanks for all your tips and inspiration!

Your Hello Kitty card is so super cute! -- I just got the E2 and I'm pretty clueless on how to use it to it's potential. I can do basic cuts and that's about it. So I'm thankful for all the tips that you post. I'm learning with your help. : )

I love my cricut up until last week I only had the baby cricut. Now I have the expression. I love when people use cut vinal on their walls in homes. I want to learn how to do that with my Cricut. I just found you blog and have had so much fun exploring it. Thanks! Jackie

I'd love to do some vinyl decorations on our walls but I'm so intimidated - I'd love to see more step by step instructions on how to transfer from mat to transfer tape to wall - maybe a video of you doing it! :) Thanks for the chance to win!

I don't have a cricut machine as of yet...but am saving up for one. YES, I want to learn ALL about the Cricut Experience!!! Winning this cartridge would give me that final push to owning a machine...it just looks like a lot of fun is to be had by all that cricut!

Hi Joy! I recently got a Cricut Expression for my birthday. It was a step up from the personal one and I love it. There is so much to it though, I've barely scratched the surface. I would really love to learn how to layer in order to make such adorable things as your Hello Kitty card. I struggle with how to cut things in order to layer properly. I think I'll be watching some of your videos. Your site is adorable! Thank you so much for putting the info out there.

I've been a follower for 2 years now and have learned so much from you! I wouldlove to win Cherry Limeade, my WM has been out of it!!! I wuld like to know more about the center point function! Thanks for all you do!

I have been a follower of your blog for a long time now. I have learned a lot of things, but I don't know what to do with my Cricut mat to make it sticky again. Do I have to buy a new one or can I put something on it to make it like new again? Love the Cherry Limeade cart and hope to be the owner of it real soon!!true1947@embarqmail.com

I am having so much fun with my cricut expression! I am making Halloween cards and the haunted house. The Cherry Limeade cartridge would be a welcome addition to my library. I love the font and the images. It is making me think of summer!

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